Dark Academia — Google Calendar Palette
Dark Academia translates the library-and-tweed aesthetic into calendar colors: espresso brown, dusty plum, deep olive, and antique gold. The shades are dark enough that Google Calendar renders event titles in white text, which gives the whole week a rich, ink-on-parchment feel.
Preview in a calendar week
Hex codes
| Category | Color | Hex | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study | #5C4033 | ||
| Reading | #3F4A3C | ||
| Lectures | #7B6D8D | ||
| Writing | #8B6F47 | ||
| Personal | #6E4A4E | ||
| Deadlines | #A0522D |
When to use this palette
Best for students and readers who plan long study or writing blocks and want the calendar to feel like part of the aesthetic rather than a neon to-do list.
Use Dark Academia in Google Calendar
Google Calendar's built-in picker doesn't include these exact colors. With the CalPalette Chrome extension you can enter each hex code once, save the whole Dark Academia palette, and reuse it on any event.
Install CalPalette FreeDark Academia palette — FAQ
How do I use the Dark Academia palette in Google Calendar?
Install the CalPalette Chrome extension, open any event in Google Calendar, and click the "+" button next to the default colors. Enter the hex codes from this page (#5C4033, #3F4A3C, #7B6D8D, #8B6F47, #6E4A4E, #A0522D) to build the palette, then save it so every color is one click away on future events.
Can I use these hex codes without an extension?
Google Calendar's standard picker only offers its built-in colors, so these exact hex values aren't available natively. You can pick the closest built-in colors by eye, or use CalPalette to apply the exact hex codes.
What categories does the Dark Academia palette cover?
It maps 6 colors to common calendar categories: Study (#5C4033), Reading (#3F4A3C), Lectures (#7B6D8D), Writing (#8B6F47), Personal (#6E4A4E), Deadlines (#A0522D). You can rename the categories to fit your own system — the colors are what matter.
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